Schaeffler AG, a leading global supplier in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry, is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Founded in 1946, Schaeffler has established itself as a key player in the automotive and industrial sectors, focusing on innovative solutions for bearings, linear guides, and transmission systems.
With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Schaeffler is renowned for its commitment to quality and technological advancement. The company’s core products, including high-performance bearings and electric mobility components, are designed to enhance efficiency and sustainability in modern vehicles.
Schaeffler's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones in automotive technology and contributing to the evolution of smart mobility solutions.
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Industry Intensity
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Schaeffler's reported carbon emissions
Schaeffler, a German motor vehicle, trailer, and semi-trailer manufacturer, reported a total of approximately 13.3 billion kg CO2e in emissions for 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 209.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions, which were approximately 5.6 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the vast majority, at roughly 13.1 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at approximately 8.7 billion kg CO2e.
For 2024, Schaeffler's total emissions were approximately 10.5 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 195 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3.5 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 10.3 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services contributing about 6.9 billion kg CO2e.
Schaeffler has set ambitious climate targets, including making its production climate-neutral by 2030. They aim to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution by 25% by 2030. Schaeffler also aims for 100% purchased power from renewable sources by 2024 and seeks to achieve near-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the middle of this decade.
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Schaeffler’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
6 goals2030
90% reduction in Scope 2
In order to evaluate the actions to decarbonize its own operations, the Schaeffler Group has a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions (…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2025
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